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Vol 08 Chapter 268: The First Year of the First Pofenia War III

Triskelia Island was a very warm place. Its soil was also rich and fertile.

For this reason, it had been known since ancient times as the granary of the Thetis Sea. Additionally, it held a strategically critical position, dividing the Thetis Sea into east and west.

And yet… Triskelia Island’s terrain was highly varied.

Large plains where a massive army could face off in a direct battle were rare.

As a result, battles on Triskelia Island primarily consisted of siege warfare… and the disruption of such operations.

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「Melia, what’s the enemy’s position?」

「They’re to the southwest from here. Their numbers are around forty thousand… General Alexios.」

Hearing the report from his wife, Melia, Alexios rested his hand on his chin, pondering.

「The enemy has forty thousand, while we have twenty thousand. Facing them head-on would not be wise. Therefore, we should avoid a decisive battle… but if they split their forces in two, that would be troublesome.